6 Amendments of Neena GILL related to 2016/2036(INI)
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation and human rights; calls for stepping up visibility of EU actions in these fields;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that a deepening of the relationship with the US and Canada is of strategic interest to the EU, while at the same time it is important for the EU to strengthen its relationship with Asia as well as Central and South America;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the EU must pay particular attention to improving the living conditions in its neighbourhood, using all available policy tools, including trade, development aid and diplomacy, as well as crisis management capabilities; welcomes in this regard the EU’s new migration partnerships and the External Investment Plan; underscores, however, the importance of ensuring that actions undertaken under these initiatives are fully in line with EU fundamental values; underlines the need to develop a new approach towards Africa, providing better opportunities for trade, investment and economic growth and supporting African countries in building democratic, transparent and effective institutions; is convinced that the EU should review its development and trade policies to make sure that they contribute to these goals; calls on the EU, and in particular the Member States, to significantly increase their financial commitments to the region, including through the Africa Trust Fund and the European Development Fund;
Amendment 408 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights the importance of finding a sustainable solution to the conflict in Syria in line with the transition process set out in the Geneva Communique; supports the UN-led efforts to facilitate negotiations between all parties to the Syrian conflict on an inclusive political settlement; calls on the EU to use its leverage over key actors such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and Russia to ensure that they take a constructive position; emphasises that the use of sanctions should be considered in case some of the actors involved do not deliver on their commitments; calls for the EU to push for the establishment of a no-fly zone to protect civilians;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that the fight against human traffickers is only possible where there is a cooperation with countries on the other side of the Mediterranean and in Africa as a whole that is based on respect for human rights;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Takes the view that the EU should upgrade and intensify its diplomatic efforts in Asia in order to contribute to greater stability and security in conflict areas with renewed tensions, working closely with partners in the region and upholding international law, including in the South China sea and the Indian Ocean;